Spring Lipstick Guide

Decadent candy colors are everywhere this season, from clothing to nails, but we especially love them on lips. From stop-sign reds to macaroon-inspired pinks, these are our picks for the best shades to invest in right now.

Bright tangerine shades have been popular for some time and with good reason—they are more unexpected than pink and look good on a range of skin tones. We say, go big or go home, which is why this quintessential orange is right up our alley. Bonus: A bright lipstick needs very little other makeup, so pair this with a neutral face and call it a day.

If you are hesitant to do a full-on mandarin lip, try a crimson hue with warm undertones. By Terry’s red-orange Frenetic Vermillion feels fresh and retro at the same time. The chicest way to wear this shade is matte, so skip the gloss.

When you’re looking to have fun, magenta lipstick is the way to go. Because we feel so partial to this color (it is our signature, after all), it’s hard for us to settle on just one, but YSL’s Le Fuchsia is a total standout. Feminine and cheery, you’ll have all eyes on you when you wear it.

If you only experiment with one new color this season, let it be coral. Nothing is more fitting for warm weather, and there’s a shade for every skin tone. Our new favorite is Vapour Organic Beauty’s Hint, a wearable apricot hue.